From 2005 through 2013, these 13 cities had the lowest cyclist fatality rates in the United States—an average of one death or fewer per 10,000 bike commuters, according to data compiled last year by the Alliance for Biking and Walking. Here are just some of the ways they’re encouraging and accommodating cyclists, from innovative kids’ programs to bike-path snowplows.

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1Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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From 2000 to 2013, Pittsburgh saw an incredible 409 percent increase in bike commuters. In 2014, the city partnered with the Green Lane Project, an initiative from People for Bikes’ Big Jump Project, to add three protected bike lanes, including a cycle track on Penn Avenue that funnels riders from the Strip District to Downtown. With the new infrastructure, the city now has over 40 miles of bike lanes

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2Missoula, Montana

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Cycling is a way of life for many residents of Missoula. The city is laid out so that almost any area can be accessed via bicycle. “Missoula provides a safe and enjoyable place for recreational bicycling and bicycle commuting due to the numerous miles of bike lanes, extensive trail network, strong and passionate community advocacy work, and successful ongoing bicycle education outreach,” says Melinda Barnes, executive director of Bike Walk Montana. Cyclists don’t have to stress too much about the snow, either, as the city plows bike lanes and paths.

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3Madison, Wisconsin

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With 112 miles of bike lanes it’s easy to see why Madison is one of the safest cities for cyclists. Judy Frankle, director of the Greater Madison Sports Commission, attributes its success to a “low crime rate, large volume of cyclists, and community-wide support.” The League of American Bicyclists recently upgraded Madison to Platinum status, the organization’s highest community ranking.

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4Fort Collins, Colorado

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“Bikes are part of the DNA in Fort Collins,” says Chris Johnson, executive director of Bike Fort Collins. “Our community, government, and businesses take sustainability seriously; socially, economically and environmentally. Promoting and enabling bikes and active transportation are a key part of that commitment.” Local businesses have even embraced the removal of car parking spots to create more space for bikes. The city offers several classes to keep local riders safe. The most popular course, Bicycle Friendly Driver Certification, teaches people how to safely drive around cyclists

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5Eugene, Oregon

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Eugene has expanded its bike lane mileage, and is in the process of widening its existing lanes and adding buffers. One of the city’s primary thoroughfares, South Willamette Street, was reduced from four lanes to two, adding bike lanes to either side of the roadway. Last year, Eugene unveiled a new 20-year transportation plan that aims to update the city’s bicycle infrastructure by implementing an extensive low-stress bike network of protected bike lanes and greenways.

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6Boulder, Colorado

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Residents of Boulder Cyclists in Boulder enjoy a vast network of bike lanes and paths that connect riders to almost anywhere they want to go around the city. This encourages nearly 9 percent of residents to commute by bike. Programs such as Pedaling Minds, run by former Olympian Mark Friedman, show how that the city is committed to teaching fundamental bike safety to future generations.

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7Seattle, Washington

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The Seattle cycling community is dedicated to keeping its streets safe for all riders. A grassroots movement called the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways has helped create widespread support for increased bicycle infrastructure and works with local legislatures to fight for improvements such as safer crossings at intersections. The city is now working to implement a proposed 50-mile network of protected bikeways.

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8San Francisco, California

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San Francisco ranked second on our Best Bike Cities of 2016 list— for good reason. In addition to adding miles of new cycling infrastructure, in 2014 the city also made a commitment to a Vision Zero policy with a goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities. On tap for 2017: new protected bike lanes and an expanded bike-share program.

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9Portland, Oregon

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Like many other bike-friendly towns, Portland—a perennial top-3 city in our biennial Best Bike Cities rankings and an LAB Platinum city—has adopted a Vision Zero plan in hopes of eliminating fatalities and serious injuries in traffic. It has an 86-mile network of streets that prioritize cyclists, with plans to add 9 more miles this year, and in 2015 opened the Tilikum Crossing, a bridge over the Willamette River that carries buses, trains, cyclists, and pedestrians—but no cars

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10Washington, D.C.

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DC was one of the first cities to transform its protected bike lanes into permanent transportation features with concrete curbs separating cars from bicycles. The city has an impressive 67 miles of bike lanes and a passionate cycling community working to grow the network, says Collin Browne, communications coordinator for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. In 2015, the city began developing future generations of safe cyclists by holding classes on bicycle riding, safety, and maintenance for every second-grader in the DC public schools

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11Davis, California

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Cycling is such a big part of the culture in Davis that the city’s official symbol is a bicycle. Locals like to brag that this California town (pop: 66,200) has more bikes than cars. Davis was the first town to be named a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists (it’s since been joined by Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin, and Portland, Oregon). The city budgets about $100,000 per year for bike-facility maintenance, and has a ‘Safe Routes to School’ Program focused on teaching bike safety in local schools. According to bike and pedestrian coordinator Jennifer Donofior, Davis is working on expanding its bike network even further, by using bridges over interstates and tunnels under railroad tracks

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12Burlington, Vermont

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Burlington's beautiful lakeside rides and epic climbs have made it a cycling hub. The jewel of the city, according to Diana Wood, marketing and outreach manager for Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, is the Burlington Greenway, which runs the length of the City from north to south, offers breathtaking views of Lake Champlain, and connects to more than 30 miles of public trails.

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13Bellingham, Washington

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If you spend any time in Bellingham (pop: 83,000), you’ll notice lots of bikes on the roads, which boast 21 miles of bike lanes. City leaders recently proposed a Bicycle Master Plan focused on creating an even larger network of bike routes for people of all ages and abilities. The plan recommends over 50 miles of new bike boulevards and 45 miles of new bike lanes.

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